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Bernard Warshauer

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[[File:BernardWarshauer-69.png|250px|thumb|right|'' Bernard "Budd" Warshauer - 1969'' Name: '''Budd Warshauer''' Birth Name: [[Bernard Warshauer]] Birth Place: Martial Arts Practiced: [[Taekwondo]] Rank: Black Belt Occupation: Teacher, Computer Engineer Spouse: Zulah Childern: Wendy Warshauer, Silvia Warshauer, William Bronner Warshauer Notable Students: [[Frank Argelander]] HomePage: ]]

'''Bernard Warshauer''' (02/14/1931 - 08/08/2006) Was an America Martial Arts Instructor, and one of the 5 top USA specialists in the printed circuit industry.

==Personal Information==
First marriage: Sylvia Canaday, divorced. 
Second marriage: Patricia Hammerlee, divorced. 
Third marriage, Zulah. 
Children: Daughters Wendy Warshauer, Silvia Warshauer. Son, William Bronner Warshauer (deceased).

==Life History==
The son of a Jewish immigrant who worked as a reporter for the Associated News. His parents were divorced and he was raised primarily by his mother. Towards the end of High School, Warshauer entered ROTC to train as an Air Force Officer. After his service in the Air Force, Warshauer re-enlisted in the Army and served in the Korean War. Stateside, Warshauer met and married Sylvia Canaday. He and Sylvia had one daughter together. After this first marriage ended in divorce, Warshauer met and married Patricia Hammerlee. He fathered one daughter and one son. 
[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0358535/ Patricia Hammerlee] was an actress and dancer on Broadway and was in the cast of "[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Faces_of_1952 New Faces of 1952]" starring [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eartha_Kitt Eartha Kitt]. It was during his marriage to Patricia Hammerlee that he developed an interest in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martial_Arts Martial Arts], specifically [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taekwondo Taekwondo] Taekwondo]. Although Budd had a job, family and college courses to balance, he found time to learn the craft of Martial Arts and became a Master in Taekwondo. He opened his own studio in 1970 in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glendora,_California Glendora Ca.] 
Warshauer then began a consulting business in Southern California. 
Warshauer met his third and final wife, Zulah, and continued his life-long quest to earn a college degree. He achieved that goal, earning his Business Degree from Huntington Beach Community College in 1988. He passed away on August 8, 2006, in his sleep.

==Taekwondo Training==
[[File:BernardWarshauerkick-69.png|300px|thumb|left|'' Bernard "Budd" Warshauer - 1969'']]
[[File:BernardWarshauer-73.png|350px|thumb|center|'' Bernard "Budd" Warshauer - 1973 - Kicking Mike Murphy – Glendora Taekwondo class'']]

==Notable Students==
[[Frank Argelander]] aka [[Frank Landers]]

==References==
*'''Bernard Warshauer''': (Landers, Frank (1985). Frank Landers Seishindo Kenpo, vol.3: Encyclopedia of Knowledge, ''FACTA Publications'').
* Picture of Bernard "Budd" Warshauer were contributed to Frank Landers by Patricia Warshauer, Budd second wife.
* Biography was contributed by Budd Warshauer daughter, Wendy Warshauer.

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Woody Strode with Kenpo Instructor Frank Argelander.

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Luukia Luana Kalaeloa Strode.

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Woody Strode throwing Roundhouse Kick. - 1980

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Woody Strode

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[[File:WoddyStrodeKicking-70.jpg|355px|thumb|right|Woody Strode roundhouse kicking stuntman in fight scene'' Name: '''Woody Strode''' Birth Name: [[Woodrow Wilson Woolwine Strode]] Birth Place: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles Los Angeles], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California California] Occupation: Actor Years Active: 1941-1994 Martial Arts Practiced: [[SeishinDo Karate]] - [[Seishindo Kenpo]] Rank: Honorary Black Belt Years Active: 1976-1994 Instructor: [[Frank Argelander]] aka [[Frank Landers]] Spouse: Princess Luukialuana "Luana" Kalaeloa Strode (1941-1980) Tina (1982-1994) Childern: [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0834750/bio Woodrow Wilson Kalaeloa Strode] 
[[Junelehua Kalaeloa Strode]] 
[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0434990/ Lani Kai] ''aka''. George Clarence Dennis James Von Ruckleman Woodd III 
[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0940227/ Lee W.J. Woodd] HomePage: [http://www.woodystrode.com woodystrode.com] ]]
'''Woodrow Wilson Woolwine Strode''' - '''"Woody Strode"''' - (July 25, 1914, – December 31, 1994) Was a hailed Decathlete and Football star, playing for the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Football_League National Football League] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_Football_League Canadian Football League] from 1946 to 1949. During 1946, Strode played for the [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Category:Los_Angeles_Rams_players&from=S Los Angeles Rams] as a rookie, and in ten games catched four passes for thirty seven yards.

Strode then played two more seasons for the Calgary Stampeders, winning the Grey Cup in 1948. Strode then retired from football in 1949 and became a professional wrestler with all the colorful wrestlers of that time, such as Gorgeous George, before finding even greater fame as a pioneering African-American film actor.

Strode was nominated for a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Globe_Award Golden Globe Award] for best supporting actor, for his role in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spartacus_%281960_film%29 Spartacus] in 1960.

Strode also found the time to serve his country in the US Army during World War II.

Strode was a dedicated martial arts student and began his training in [[SeishinDo Karate]] in 1976 under the direction of [[Frank Argelander]] (aka [[Frank Landers]]). Landers married Strode's daughter [[Junelehua Kalaeloa Strode]] in 1979 and have a daughter named [[Luukia Kalaeloa Argelander]]. 
Strode used his [[Seishindo Kenpo Karate]] training in several movies, one of which starred Martial Arts Champion [[Joe Lewis]]; "[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0079362/ Jaguar Lives]". Strode played "Sensei", Jaguar's side kick in the movie. Strode's martial arts training continued with [[Frank Landers]] through the development of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SeishinDo_Kenpo Seishindo Kenpo], the art Strode carried with him until his death. Strode and Landers appeared in [[Fighting Stars Magazine]] July 1978 discussing Strode's training in Kenpo. 

== Personal Life ==

'''Woody Strode''' was the son of a Creek-Blackfoot-black father and a black-Cherokee mother.

Strode's first wife was [[Princess Luukialuana "Luana" Kalaeloa]], a descendant of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liliuokalani Liliuokalani], the last great queen of Hawaii. (1941 - 1980). 
His second wife was Tina, an aspiring actress (1982 - 1994) 

[[File:LuukiaStrode-77.jpg|200px|thumb|right| Princess Luukialuana "Luana" Kalaeloa Strode - 1979]]

== Athletic Career ==

== Professional Football ==

== Acting Career ==

== Seishindo Kenpo ==

[[File:Strode-Landers-78.png|200px|thumb|right|Woody Strode with instructor Frank "Argelander" Landers - 1976]]
[[File:WoodyStrodKick-80.png|300px|thumb|left|Strode executing a Roundhouse Kick]]

== Death ==

Strode succumb to Lung Cancer on December 31, 1994, in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glendora,_California Glendora], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California California]. Strode was buried at Riverside National Cemetery in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riverside,_California Riverside California].

==Filmography==

* Sundown (film)|Sundown'' (1941 in film|1941)
* Star Spangled Rhythm'' (1942 in film|1942)
* No Time for Love (film)|No Time for Love'' (1943 in film|1943)
* The Lion Hunters'' (1951 in film|1951)
* Bride of the Gorilla'' (1951 in film|1951)
* African Treasure'' (1952 in film|1952)
* Caribbean (film)|Caribbean'' (1952 in film|1952)
* Androcles and the Lion (film)|Androcles and the Lion'' (1952 in film|1952)
* City Beneath the Sea (film)|City Beneath the Sea'' (1953 in film|1953)
* Demetrius and the Gladiators'' ([954 in film|1954)
* Jungle Jim | Jungle Man-Eaters'' (1954 in film|1954)
* The Gambler from Natchez'' (1954 in film|1954)
* The Bowery Boys|Jungle Gents'' (1954 in film|1954)
* Son of Sinbad'' (1955 in film|1955)
* Buruuba'' (1955 in film|1955)
* The Ten Commandments (1956 film)|The Ten Commandments'' (1956 in film|1956)
* Tarzan's Fight for Life'' (1958 in film|1958)
* The Buccaneer (1958 film)|The Buccaneer'' (1958 in film|1958)
* Pork Chop Hill'' (1959 in film|1959)
* The Last Voyage'' (1960 in film|1960)
* Sergeant Rutledge'' (1960 in film|1960)
* Spartacus (film)|Spartacus'' (1960 in film|1960)
* The Sins of Rachel Cade'' (1961 in film|1961)
* Two Rode Together'' (1961 in film|1961)
* The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance'' (1962 in film|1962)
* Tarzan's Three Challenges'' (1963 in film|1963)
* Genghis Khan (1965 film)|Genghis Khan'' (1965 in film|1965)
* 7 Women'' (1966 in film|1966)
* The Professionals (film)|The Professionals'' (1966 in film|1966)
* Black Jesus (film)|Seduto alla sua destra'', aka ''Black Jesus'', aka ''Super Brother'' (1968 in film|1968)
* Shalako (film)|Shalako'' (1968 in film|1968)
* Once Upon a Time in the West'' (1968 in film|1968)
* Che!'' (1969 in film|1969)
* Boot Hill (film)|Boot Hill'' (1969 in film|1969)
* Chuck Moll'' (1970 in film|1970)
* Scipio the African'' (1971 in film|1971)
* The Deserter (1971 film)|The Deserter'' (1971 in film|1971)
* The Last Rebel'' (1971 in film|1971)
* Black Rodeo'' (1972 in film|1972) (documentary) (narrator)
* The Revengers'' (1972 in film|1972)
* The Italian Connection]]'' (1972 in film|1972)
* The Gatling Gun'' (1973 in film|1973)
* We Are No Angels (1975 film)|We Are No Angels' (1975 in film|1975)
* Loaded Guns'' (1975 in film|1975)
* Winterhawk'' (1975 in film|1975)
* Keoma'' (1976 in film|1976)
* The Million Dollar Fire'' (1976 in film|1976)
* Cowboy-San!'' (1977 in film|1977)
* Kingdom of the Spiders'' (1977 in film|1977)
* Ravagers'' (1979 in film|1979)
* Jaguar Lives!'' (1979 in film|1979)
* Cuba Crossing'' (1980 in film|1980)
* Scream (1981 film)|Scream'' (1981 in film|1981)
* Angkor: Cambodia Express'' (1982 in film|1982)
* Horror Safari'' (1982 in film|1982]])
* Vigilante (film)|Vigilante'' (1983 in film|1983)
* The Black Stallion Returns'' (1983 in film|1983)
* The Violent Breed'' (1984 in film|1984)
* The Last Warrior'' (1984 in film|1984)
* Jungle Warriors'' (1984 in film|1984)
* The Cotton Club (film)|The Cotton Club'' (1984 in film|1984)
* Lust in the Dust'' (1985 in film|1985)
* A Gathering of Old Men (film)|A Gathering of Old Men'' ([[1987 in film|1987)
* Bronx Executioner'' ([[1989 in film|1989)
* Storyville (film)|Storyville'' (1992 in film|1992)
* Posse (1993 film)|Posse'' (1993 in film|1993)
* The Quick and the Dead (1995 film)|The Quick and the Dead'' (1995 in film|1995)

==Author==
* Strode wrote an autobiography entitled ''Goal Dust'' (ISBN 0-8191-7680-X).

'''Strode Children:''' 

[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0834750/bio Woodrow Wilson Kalaeloa Strode] 
[[Junelehua Kalaeloa Strode]] 
[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0434990/ Lani Kai] Lani Kai 
[[Lee Woodd]] 

'''Strode Grandchildren:''' 

Joshua Strode 
[[Luukia Kalaeloa Argelander]] 

'''Strode Great GrandChildren''' 

Anuhea Makanani 
Anela Makanani 

==References==

* "Fighting Stars" (USA) July 1978, Vol. 5, Iss. 5, pg. 40-43, by: Nancy Frizzelle, "Woody Strode: Veteran Fighting Star Turns to Karate"
* Seishindo Kenpo: (Landers, Frank (1985). Frank Landers Seishindo Kenpo, vol.3: Encyclopedia of Knowledge, a teachers guide. Facta Publications).
* Woody Strode/Filmography: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woody_Strode From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia]
* Strode autobiography entitled Goal Dust (ISBN 9780819176806).
* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0834754/bio Woody Strode Bio]

William Kwai Sun Chow

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[[File:.png|300px|thumb|right|William Kwai Sun Chow
 Name: '''William Kwai Sun Chow''' Birth Name: William Kwai Sun Chow Birth Place: Honolulu, Hawaii AKA: William Ah Sun Chow Hoon Parents: Father: Sun Chow Hoon Mother: Rose Kalamalio Naehu Martial Arts Practiced: [[Kara-Ho Kenpo]] Rank:10th Degree Black Belt Occupation: Teacher Spouse: Patsy H. Matsumurea Sibling: John Chow-Hoon HomePage: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Kwai_Sun_Chow William Kwai Sun Chow] ]]
'''William Kwai Sun Chow''' (July 3, 1914 - September 21, 1987) Was an American/Hawaiian martial art instructor who helped in the development of martial arts in Hawaii in the early 1930. [[William K.S. Chow]] along with [[James M. Mitose]] would work together to develop the foundation of the Kenpo system.

==References==
[http://www.tracyskarate.com/History/Chow.htm Biography of William Kwai Sun Chow]

WEKAF USA inc.

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[[File:.jpg|200px|thumb|right|''WEKAF USA Inc. Logo'' '''World Eskrima Kali Arnis Federation''' Also known as: [[WEKAF USA inc.]] Country of Origin: USA ]]
'''World Eskrima Kali Arnis Federation''' - WEKAF USA, the U.S. branch, is a non-profit organization working within the U.S. to achieve the WEKAF objective. WEKAF USA holds six regional and a national tournament every two years. The 1st and 2nd place at the national tournament will qualify to represent the U.S at the WEKAF World Championships as part of the U.S. National Team.

== Mission Statement ==
"Unifying and Fostering growth in all styles of Filipino Martial Arts”

== Officers for WEKAF-USA Inc. ==

* President - Master [[Steve Wolk]] 
* Vice President - TBA 
* Secretary - To Be Announced ........(Manai Maria Schaufele / 6-11-2011 - 9-3-2011) 
* Treasurer - To Be Announced ........(Manoi David Schurz / 6-11-2011 - 9-3-2011) 
* C.E.O. - Grand Master [[Dong Cuesta]] 
* C.O.O. - To Be Announced ........([[Max M. Pallen]] / 6-11-2011 - 9-3-2011) 

* Chairman of the Board - Master [[Leonilo Baron]] 

'''Advisior/Consultant:'''
* Guro [[Danny Inosanto]] 
* Shihan [[Ted Tabura]] 

'''Ambassadors, of good will:'''
* Grand Master [[Frank Landers]] 
* Professor [[Cathy Landers]] 

'''Board of Directors:''' 
1. Grand Master [[Remy Presas Jr.]] 
2. Grand Master [[Vincent Cabales]] 
3. Grand Master [[Graciala Casillas]] 
4. Master [[Mike McKenzie]] 
5. Master [[Pat Armijo]] 
6. Master [[Reggie Burford]] 

* Adviser - Master Erin Masqueda 
* Legal Advisor - Mr. Jojo Fuentes 
* Membership Director - To Be Announced ........(Professor Jim Schaufele / 6-11-2011 - 9-3-2011) 
* East Coast Director - Punong Guro Doug Pierre 
* West Coast Director - Master Nilo Baron 
* North Coast Director - To be Announce 
* South Coast Director - To be Announce 
* Tournament Chairman - Professor [[Jordan Pallen]] 

'''WEKAF Hawaii:'''
* Director: Master Robert Garcia 
* Assistant Director: Grand Master Tyrone Takahashi 
* Consultants / Advisors 
* Master Carlton Kramer 
* Sifu Al Dela Cruz 

'''Honolulu Associates:'''
* Grand Master [[Mike Del Mar]] 
* Grand master [[Vince Maglinti]] 
* Professor [[Rick Alameny]] 
* Sifu [[Al Decoscos]] 
* Master M. Bejic 
* Master Eric Padilla 

'''Hilo Associates:'''
* Sifu Al Rosario 
* Sifu Alex Cadang 
* Master Bahati 
* Master Lucky Shafer 
* Guro Mike Heineken 

'''Island of Maai Associates:'''
* Guro Kuipo Garcia 
* Guro Vince Delasario 

'''Security:'''
* Guro Jay Raponte 
* Guro Jidelo Dadulas 

==References==

* [http://www.wekaf-usa.org/index.htm WEKAF USA Inc.]

Unified Filipino Martial Arts Council

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[[File:UFMAC-Logo-11.png|300px|thumb|right|Unified Filipino Martial Arts Council - Logo -
 Name: '''Unified Filipino Martial Arts Council''' Birth Place: USA Web Page: [http://ufmac.org Unified Filipino Martial Arts Council] ]] 

'''Unified Filipino Martial Arts Council''': The mission of the [[UFMAC]] is to provide an open forum for the preservation, promotion, and the unification of the Filipino Martial Arts Community. Membership is open to all [[Filipino Martial Arts]] practitioners!

==Unified Filipino Martial Arts Council==

PRESERVATION:
* To Preserve the LEGACY and HERITAGE of the [[Filipino Martial Arts]]
* To Preserve the CULTURAL aspects of the Filipino Martial Arts
* To Preserve the RESPECT where the Filipino Martial Arts have come from
* To Preserve the Filipino Martial Arts by PASSING of the knowledge

PROMOTION:
* Promote the KNOWLEDGE of Filipino Martial Arts
* Promote the CULTURE / HISTORY through Class’s, Demonstrations and Presentations of the [[Filipino Martial Arts]]
* Promote an OUTREACH, connecting Idea's / Practice's of other Filipino Martial Arts Organizations.
* Promote a High STANDARD of TEACHING

UNITY:
* Unity as a vehicle to PARTICIPATE in [[Filipino Martial Arts]] regardless of Style, Color or Creed
* Unity in promoting and participating in Filipino Martial Arts Seminars
* Unity in providing a COUNCIL to help propagate and provide guidance for the Filipino Martial Arts
* UNITY without Politics, "UFMAC" brought together solely for the benefit of all Filipino Martial Arts

==UFMAC Officers==
* President - [[Max Pallen]] Sr.
* Vice-President - [[Emil Bautista]]
* Sergent-at-Arms - Michael Giron
* Secretary - Manai [[Maria Schaufele]]
* Treasurer - Master [[David Ducay]]

==Founders==
* [[Alex France]]
* [[Frank Landers]]
* [[Emil Batista]]
* [[Dexter Labanog]]
* [[Max Pallen]] Sr.
* [[Cathy Landers]]
* Michael Giron
* David Ducay
* Andy Marquez
* Ku’e Angeles
* Jim Schaufele

* Terry Joven
* Manai Maria Schaufele
* Manoi David Schurz
* Jim Mirador
* James Garnit

==UFMAC 1st Annual Stick-Fighting Championships==

[[File:UfmacTournament-11.png|200px|thumb|left|UFMAC Event Poster]]

==Outside Links==
* [http://ufmac.org Unified Filipino Martial Arts Council]

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Unified Filipino Martial Arts Council

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Unified Filipino Martial Arts Council

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 Name: '''Unified Filipino Martial Arts Council''' Birth Place: USA Web Page: [http://ufmac.org Unified Filipino Martial Arts Council] ]] 

'''Unified Filipino Martial Arts Council''': The mission of the [[UFMAC]] is to provide an open forum for the preservation, promotion, and the unification of the Filipino Martial Arts Community. Membership is open to all [[Filipino Martial Arts]] practitioners!

==Unified Filipino Martial Arts Council==

PRESERVATION:
* To Preserve the LEGACY and HERITAGE of the [[Filipino Martial Arts]]
* To Preserve the CULTURAL aspects of the Filipino Martial Arts
* To Preserve the RESPECT where the Filipino Martial Arts have come from
* To Preserve the Filipino Martial Arts by PASSING of the knowledge

PROMOTION:
* Promote the KNOWLEDGE of Filipino Martial Arts
* Promote the CULTURE / HISTORY through Class’s, Demonstrations and Presentations of the [[Filipino Martial Arts]]
* Promote an OUTREACH, connecting Idea's / Practice's of other Filipino Martial Arts Organizations.
* Promote a High STANDARD of TEACHING

UNITY:
* Unity as a vehicle to PARTICIPATE in [[Filipino Martial Arts]] regardless of Style, Color or Creed
* Unity in promoting and participating in Filipino Martial Arts Seminars
* Unity in providing a COUNCIL to help propagate and provide guidance for the Filipino Martial Arts
* UNITY without Politics, "UFMAC" brought together solely for the benefit of all Filipino Martial Arts

==UFMAC Officers==
* President - [[Max Pallen]] Sr.
* Vice-President - [[Emil Bautista]]
* Sergent-at-Arms - Michael Giron
* Secretary - Manai [[Maria Schaufele]]
* Treasurer - Master [[David Ducay]]

==Founders==
* [[Alex France]]
* [[Frank Landers]]
* [[Emil Batista]]
* [[Dexter Labanog]]
* [[Max Pallen]] Sr.
* [[Cathy Landers]]
* Michael Giron
* David Ducay
* Andy Marquez
* Ku’e Angeles
* Jim Schaufele

* Terry Joven
* Manai Maria Schaufele
* Manoi David Schurz
* Jim Mirador
* James Garnit

==UFMAC 1st Annual Stick-Fighting Championships==

[[File:UfmacTournament-11.png|200px|thumb|left|UFMAC Event Poster]]

==Outside Links==
* [http://ufmac.org Unified Filipino Martial Arts Council]

Tony Somera

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[[File:TonySomera-11.png|300px|thumb|right|Grand Master Tony Somera
 Name: '''Tony Somera''' Birth Name: [[Antonio E. Somera]] Birth Place: Stockton, CA. Martial Arts Practiced: Goju Royu Karate - Bahala Na Escrima Occupation: Instructor Spouse: HomePage: [http://www.bahalana.org/ Bahala Na] ]]
'''Antonio E. Somera''' (October 5, 1957 – October 28, 2013) Was an American/Filipino Martial Artist, Instructor and appointed Grand Master and successor of Bahala Na legacy by Great Grand Master [[Leo Giron]].

Appointed Grand Master and head of the Giron [[Arnis]] [[Escrima]] [[Bahala Na]] Martial Arts Association by Grand Master Leo Giron.

GM Somera earned a 3rd Degree Black belt (1974) in [[Goju Royu]] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gōjū-ryū] a traditional Okinawan style of [[Karate]] combining hard and soft techniques, with special emphasis on breathing.

Currently a lifetime member of [[Filipino American National Historical Society]] [[(FANHS)]] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filipino_American_National_Historical_Society]

GM Somera is also a member of [[Legionarios Del Trabajo]] [http://ldtgrandlodge.org/our-history.html]

GM Tony Somera was a student of Grand Master Emeritus [[Leo Giron]] [http://www.seishindokenpo.com/ska/index.php/Leo_Giron] founder of [[Bahala Na]] (“come what my”), a Filipino [[Escrima]] martial arts style, and was the only student to have been promoted to Grand Master by GGM [[Leo Giron]]. [http://www.gironarnisescrima.com/biotony.html]

==References==
* [http://www.gironarnisescrima.com/biotony.html GrandMaster Tony Somera]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJ6HnDzFCF4#t=419 Leo Giron own Words]
* [http://www.gironarnisescrima.com/ Giron Escrima]

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Grand Master Tony Somera.

Tony Somera

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[[File:Tonysomera.png|300px|thumb|right|Grand Master Tony Somera
 Name: '''Tony Somera''' Birth Name: [[Antonio E. Somera]] Birth Place: Stockton, CA. Martial Arts Practiced: Goju Royu Karate - Bahala Na Escrima Occupation: Instructor Spouse: HomePage: [http://www.bahalana.org/ Bahala Na] ]]
'''Antonio E. Somera''' (October 5, 1957 – October 28, 2013) Was an American/Filipino Martial Artist, Instructor and appointed Grand Master and successor of Bahala Na legacy by Great Grand Master [[Leo Giron]].

Appointed Grand Master and head of the Giron [[Arnis]] [[Escrima]] [[Bahala Na]] Martial Arts Association by Grand Master Leo Giron.

GM Somera earned a 3rd Degree Black belt (1974) in [[Goju Royu]] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gōjū-ryū] a traditional Okinawan style of [[Karate]] combining hard and soft techniques, with special emphasis on breathing.

Currently a lifetime member of [[Filipino American National Historical Society]] [[(FANHS)]] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filipino_American_National_Historical_Society]

GM Somera is also a member of [[Legionarios Del Trabajo]] [http://ldtgrandlodge.org/our-history.html]

GM Tony Somera was a student of Grand Master Emeritus [[Leo Giron]] [http://www.seishindokenpo.com/ska/index.php/Leo_Giron] founder of [[Bahala Na]] (“come what my”), a Filipino [[Escrima]] martial arts style, and was the only student to have been promoted to Grand Master by GGM [[Leo Giron]]. [http://www.gironarnisescrima.com/biotony.html]

==References==
* [http://www.gironarnisescrima.com/biotony.html GrandMaster Tony Somera]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJ6HnDzFCF4#t=419 Leo Giron own Words]
* [http://www.gironarnisescrima.com/ Giron Escrima]

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Thomas Mitose 1996 Arroyo Grande CA.

Thomas B. Mitose

2014-03-29T00:26:51Z

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[[File:ThomasMitose-96.png|4000px|thumb|right|Thomas B. Mitose 
 Name: '''Thomas B. Mitose''' Birth Name: [[Thomas Barro Mitose]] Birth Place:
Honolulu, Hawaii Martial Arts Practiced: [[Kosho-Ryu Kenpo]] Rank:10th Degree Black Belt Occupation: Teacher HomePage: [http://www.kosho-ryu.com/ Kosho-Ryu Kenpo] ]]
'''Thomas B. Mitose''' Is an American Martial Artist and Instructor.

==References==

* Kosho-Ryu Kenpo Official Site - [http://www.kosho-ryu.com/22nd_grandmaster/Great-Grandmaster_Thomas-Mitose.html Mitose Bio]

Tai Karate

2014-03-28T21:19:07Z

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'''Transition Action Incorporated''' - T.A.I. is a system of self-defense founded by [[David German]].

==References==

* [http://www.usadojo.com/biographies/dave-german.htm USA DOJO David German Bio]

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Sijo Steve Muhammad - 2008

Steve Sanders

2014-03-28T21:12:12Z

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[[File:SteveMuhammad-08.png|300px|thumb|right|Steve "Sanders" Muhammad
 Name: '''Steve Sanders''' aka: [[Steve Muhammad]] Birth Name: [[Steve Sanders]] Birth Place: Topeka, Kansas Martial Arts Practiced: [[BKF Kenpo]] Rank:10th Degree Black Belt Notable Students: [[Lenny Ferguson]] - [[Sam Pace]] - [[Ernest Russel]] - [[Carl Scott]] - [[Frank Argelander]] Occupation: Teacher, Author HomePage: [http://www.stevemuhammad.org/ Steve Muhammad] ]]
'''Steve Sanders''' aka Steve Muhammad (1944) Is an American martial artist, instructor and one of the four founding members of the [[Black Karate Federation]].

== Personal Life ==

Born [[Steve Sanders]] in [[Topeka]], [[Kansas]], 1944. Mr. Sanders has since changed his name as an adult to [[Steve Muhammad]]. As a youth he participated in school athletics, excelling in Baseball, Football, and Track. He received a Football Scholarship and attended [[Kansas State University]].

Mr. Muhammad joined the [[United States Marines]], serving as a member of the [[Pathfinders]], an airborne paratrooper unit which operates as a small team, dropping into enemy territory to scout and prepare landing zones for large-scale paratroop and helicopter landings. He served a tour of duty in [[Okinawa]], where he trained in [[Goju-Ryu]] one of the “hard/soft” styles of Okinawan Karate, employing both hard and soft fighting techniques.

After completion of his tour he was stationed at [[Camp Pendleton]], Southern California. During this time he enrolled in Edmund Parker’s West Los Angeles school, earning the rank of [[Purple Belt]] before he was sent to [[Vietnam]]. When he returned from [[Vietnam]] at the completion of his military service, Mr. Muhammad resumed his training in [[Kenpo]] , and earned his first black belt under two of Edmund Parker’s black belt instructors, [[Dan Inosanto]] and [[Chuck Sullivan]].

Mr. Muhammad began competing in Martial Arts tournaments, winning his first title in 1965 at [[Azusa Pacific University]] in southern California. He became a member of the [[West Coast Karate Team]]. He went on to win a number of tournaments:
[[International Lightweight Champion]], eight titles, [[California State Champion]], four titles, [[World Professional Champion]], three titles, and state titles [[New York]], [[Chicago]], and [[Salt Lake City]].

During his competition years [[Steve Muhammad]] earned the reputation for having “the fastest hands in karate".

Towards the end of the 1960’s [[Steve Muhammad]] joined with other black martial artists often from different disciplines, training together at places like the [[West L.A. Karate Institute]], [[Teen Post]], [[Manchester Part]], and [[Manual Arts High School]]. Many of these martial artists would also meet at [[Van Ness Park]], and this became the foundation to what later developed into the [[Black Karate Federation]]. They called themselves The "[[Magnificent Seven]]"; [[Steve Muhammad]], [[Donnie Williams]], [[Curtis Pulliam]], [[Cliff Stewart]], [[Jerry Smith]], [[Ron Chapel]], and [[Karl Armelin]]. Steve Muhammad became the unifying factor, helping to bring all these martial artists together. In 1969, this core group formed the [[Black Karate Federation]] ([[BKF]]) and elected Mr. Muhammad as its first President.

==Instructors==

* Chuck Sullivan
* Dan Inosanto

== Founders of the Black Karate Federation ==
* [[Steve Sanders]] 
* [[Donnie Williams]] 
* [[Jerry Smith]] 
* [[Cliff Stewart]] 

== Notable Students ==

* [[Lenny Ferguson]] 

* [[Sam Pace]] 

* [[Ernest “Mad Man” Russel]] 

* [[Carl Scott]] 

* [[Frank Argelander]] 

==References==

[http://www.kenponet.com/flame/whoswho/whoswho/steve_muhammad.html Steve (Sanders) Muhammad Bio]

[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gōjū-ryū Goju-Ryu Karate]

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Saturnino Javier - 1932

Saturnino Javier

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[[File:SaturninoJavier-32.png|300px|thumb|right| Saturnino Javier - 1932
 Name: '''Saturnino Javier''' Birth Name: [[Saturnino Javier]] Birth Place: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tagudin,_Ilocos_Sur Tagudin, Philippines] Martial Arts Practiced: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eskrima Eskrima] Instructors: Father [[Family Art]] Notable Student: [[Isidro P. Javier]] Occupation: Businessman, Fisherman Spouse: Benilda Javier HomePage: [http://circlingforce.com/monongjavier.html Saturnino Javier] ]]
'''Saturnino Javier''' (1882 - Unknown) - Was a Filipino Martial Arts practitioner, Instructor, Fisherman and Businessman.

== Personal Life ==

Born: [[Saturnino Javier]] (1882 - Unknown) 
Wife: Benilda Javier (1880 - unknown) 

Children: [[Isidro P. Javier]], Manuel Javier, Anselmo Javier, Angela Javier, Tomassa Javier, Cataline Javier, Magdalena Javier.

==Biography==

Saturnino Javier a native of the Philippines, resided in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tagudin,_Ilocos_Sur Ilocos Sur Tagudin]], and was a fisherman by trade. He owned a small fishing boat and set out daily with one or more of his sons to make a catch to be sold in the local markets.

Saturnino Javier was also a businessman in a time and place (Tagudin, Philippines) where success or failure was gauged by one’s ability to enforce strength of will.

Tagudin was divided into many Barrios, each competing for control of territory and commercial rights. This often led to conflict in which rival gangs would battle, using the [[Traditional Eskrima]] fighting systems involving the use of sticks, knives, spear, rock-throwing, slingshot and empty hand. Each family had its family Eskrima art, passed from father to son, generation to generation.

Manong Javier was taught the [[Javier Family Eskrima Method]] by his father and passed his knowledge down to his son, [[Isidro P. Javier]].

Families in the Philippines were large by tradition, and Saturnino Javier and his wife, Benilda maintained a large house with nine family members, including sons Manuel, Anselmo and daughters Angela, Tomassa, Catalina, and Magdalena. One son (Anselmo Javier) was killed while serving in the U.S. Army in WWII, and Angela was executed by Japanese soldiers during the occupation of the Philippines in the war.

==References==

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Professor Roger Hart at the Seishindo Kenpo Studio, Grover Beach CA.

Roger Hart

2014-03-28T20:09:07Z

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[[File:RogerHart-92.png|300px|thumb|right|Roger Hart @ the Seishindo Kenpo Studio - Grover Beach, Ca. - 1992
 Name: '''Roger Hart''' Birth Name: [[Roger Hart]] Birth Place: Martial Arts Practiced: [[Karate]] [[Hapkido]] [[Seishindo Kenpo]] Rank: Assistant Professor; 5th Degree Black Belt Instructor: [[Frank Landers]] (Seishindo Kenpo) Occupation: Retired Spouse: HomePage: [http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=roger+w.+hart&init=quick#/roger.w.hart?ref=search&sid=100000067701849.3461795059..1 Roger Hart] ]]
'''Roger Hart''' Is an American martial artist, and a co-founder of [[Martial Arts World Magazine]].

==References==
* Roger Hart - co-publisher [http://martialartsmagazine.com/publishers.htm Martial Arts Magazine]

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2014-03-28T20:04:01Z

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Nathan Leblanc posing - World Champion Bodybuilder.

Nathan LeBlanc

2014-03-28T20:01:30Z

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[[File:NathanLeblanc-75.png|400px|thumb|right|World Champion Bodybuilder - Nathan LeBlanc
 Name: '''Nathan LeBlanc''' Birth Name: [[Nathan LeBlanc]] Birth Place: Martial Arts Practiced:[[TeakwonDo]] - [[Seishindo Kenpo]] Rank: 5th Degree Black Belt "Master" Occupation: Retired Spouse: HomePage: ]]
'''Nathan LeBlanc''' - A World Class American Bodybuilding Champion, natural, drug-free, Professional Athlete, and Martial Arts Master, Actor, Business man, Trainer, Entertainer, Nutritional Specialist, and consultant to numerous professional athletes.

==Personal Life==

==Life Forward==

==Bodybuilding Record==

==Martial Arts Training==

==Awards==

==Movie Business==

==Martial Arts Instructors==

==VIP Students==

==References==

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Sijo Adriano Emperado - 1987 - Cover of Martial Arts World Magazine.

Martial Arts Magazine

2014-03-28T19:56:27Z

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[[File:MAM-EmperadoCover-87.png|300px|thumb|right|First Cover 1987 - Adriano Emperado
 Name: '''Martial Arts Magazine''' Birth Name: [[Martial Arts World Magazine]] Birth Place:
Central Coast, California Founders: [[Bob McCauley]], [[Frank Landers]], [[Roger Hart]] Homepage: [http://www.martialartsmagazine.com/ Martial Arts Magazine] ]]
'''Martial Arts World Magazine''' Was an American Martial Art Magazine that's goal is simple; a magazine owned and operated by martial artist, with the object of bringing stories that the main stream martial art magazines were not covering.
The magazine was founded in 1986 by, [[Bob McCauley]], [[Frank Landers]] and [[Roger Hart]].

==References==

* Martial Arts Magazine - [http://martialartsmagazine.com/ Martial Arts Magazine Official Web Site]

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Leo Giron

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[[File:LeoGiron-60.png|350px|thumb|right|Great Grand Master Leo Giron©2000 by Rich Tenaza
 Name: '''Leo Giron''' Birth Name: [[Leovigildo "Leo" Miguel Giron]] Birth Place: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bayambang,_Pangasinan Bayambang, Province of Pangasinan, Philippines]. Martial Arts Practiced: [[Escrima]] Rank: Great Grand Master Instructors: [[Master Benito Junio]] - [[Master Bundoc]] Occupation: Teacher, Farmer Spouse: [[Soledad Mapa]] - [[Alberta Rollojay]] HomePage: [] ]]
Leo Giron – (Born: 8/20/1911 Died: 5/21/2002) was an American/Filipino Martial Arts practitioner and instructor, credited with pioneering modern [[Largo Mano]] [[Escrima]] to America, and is the Creator & founder of [[Bahala Na]] [[Escrima]].

==Personal Life==
First Wife: Soledad Mapa - (Children) - Michael Giron, Tommy Giron, Christina Giron, Regina Giron.

Second Wife: Alberta Rollojay - (No Children)

==Biography==
By, [[Glen Rathbone]]

Leovigildo "Leo" Miguel Giron, the son of Policarpo and Ellen Giron was born August 20, 1911 in the barrio of Bayambang, town of Hermosa, Province of Pangasinan, Philippines. The Filipino Martial Art named [[Escrima]]/[[Arnis]] ([[Fencing]]) by the Spanish was an ancient fighting tradition passed through many generations from father to son, each family maintaining its own closely guarded style, to be shared with no one except immediate family members and clans. 

Life in the [[Barrio]] could be rough for a young boy such as [[Leo Giron]], and in the tradition of the family art, Leo’s first training began with family members. In 1920, As a result of bullying from other boys, Leo’s father had him begin training with an Escrima master, Master [[Benito Junio]], who was also from the little barrio of Inerangan Province of the Bayambang and was known for his expertise in [[Estilo Larga Mano]], (long hand weapon fighting, also known as Cabaroan or New Style) and [[Estilo De Fondo]], or [[Fondo Fuerte]] (in a solid fighting position). 

Larga (Largo) Mano, also known as the “quick kill” or “killer style”, is primarily a bladed system of self defense which uses what are known today as the [[Cinco Teros]] striking patterns. A weapon of 30 inches or more is preferred for training. This method of defense employs the use of a single movement based on a concept of defending and counter-striking, creating a block and counter in one technique. This is designed for efficiency of movement and a direct line of attack. The [[Cinco Tero]] striking patterns implement the complete range of striking patterns commonly found in most 12 angle striking systems.
Leo Giron’s training with master Junio lasted for approximately 1 year and then, his next instructor was Master Bundoc, Leo Giron's cousin and a graduate of Master Junio's. Master Bundoc also taught Leo Giron the [[Cabaroan]] style as well as the [[Cadaanan]] (Old) style. This training lasted for about 5 to 6 years, then continued with Master Benito’s uncle [[Fructuso Junio]], who was known for his expertise in [[Estilo Macabebe]], which uses the double sticks. 

[[Macabebe]] is the name of a town in the province of [[Pampanga, Philippines]]. Men in this area sell clothing materials to families in the remote barrios, and some of these men from [[Macabebe]] introduced an art of self-defense involving the use of two long sticks; a style characterized by the interweaving motions of the sticks, also known as [[Sinawali]] the (Weaving Style). The [[Macabebe]] men were so renowned as fighting warriors they were employed by others for protection. The [[Macabebe]] fighters also employed a bare hand and disarming system that is used in the modern Giron [[Arnis]] / [[Escrima]], and with [[Estilo Macabebe]], the weapon of choice is two [[Bolo Knives]]. Master [[Fructuso Junio]] instilled in [[Leo Giron]] the importance of defining the difference between the [[Cadaanan]] (Old Style) and [[Cabaroan]] (New Style) and continued his instruction until Leo left the Philippines in 1926, bound for America. 

With only 25 cents to his name, [[Leo Giron]] arrived in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stockton,_California Stockton California], which had the largest Filipino population in the state. He was able to find work in the fields of [[Terminous California]], picking celery, but because of his young age, he was paid for half a man’s wage. The hourly rate was 35 cents, but young Leo was paid only 17.5 cents per hour. It was a struggle to make a living and Leo moved from field to field with the other workers, eventually arriving in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meridian,_Kern_County,_California Meridian, California] in 1929, where he began work on farms picking prunes. There were other young Filipino men California schooled in [[Escrima/Arnis]] such as [[Isidro P. Javier]], and [[Angle Cabales]], and some, like [[Isidro P. Javier]] chose not to share his art with anyone else. 

But [[Leo Giron]] quickly made friends with [[Escrima]] fighter [[Flaviano Vergara]] who was from the town of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Cruz,_Ilocos_Sur Santa Cruz in Ilocos Sur Luzon], Philippines, and was the senior student of Dalmacio Bergoina, who was a master of the Estilo Elastico, which emphasized the use of [[Estilo Defondo]] (close quarter combat), and Estilo Largo Mano (long-range combat). Bergoina was renowned for defeating Escrima Master [[Santiago Toledo]] in a tournament duel. Giron and Vergara trained in the orchards far from curious eyes, maintaining the veil of secrecy that was the trademark of the [[Escrima]] Art. For three years they “played” and refined their art until 1932. After a separation of nearly ten years Leo Giron and Flaviano Vergara met again when World War II began and resumed their training together from October 1942 until January 1943. 

In 1937 Leo Giron became a member of the powerful Filipino organization called The [[Legionarios del Trabajo]], a fraternal order or lodge, with over 3,000 members. As was typical of the times, fraternal organizations such as The [[Legionarios del Trabajo]] and the [[Masons]] kept genders separated. The Legionarios had 86 men’s loges and 12 women’s loges. 

When World War II broke out Leo Giron was inducted into the U. S. Army on October 9, 1942 in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles,_California Los Angeles], California. America in the 1940’s was a segregated nation, and the American Military Services mirrored that racism. Separate units were formed, such as the Tuskegee Airmen consisting of all black airmen, and the Japanese American 442nd Army Unit, the most decorated Army Unit in American history. The Navy was not able to segregate its men aboard ship, so often the minorities were placed in servant-like duties as cooks or laundry detail. There were some exceptions such as [[Isidro P. Javier]], who earned the respect of his superiors so much that he was assigned as an aircraft re-fueler on board the carrier [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Nehenta_Bay_%28CVE-74%29 USS Nehenta Bay]. 

There was such a large number of Filipinos who volunteered for military service that the U.S. Army created one Division of about 12,000 men including three regiments and some other specialized companies. The Army then created from this large division the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1st_Regiment 1st Filipino Infantry Regiment] July 13, 1942 in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salinas,_California Salinas, California]] and the Second Filipino Infantry Regiment November 21, 1942. [[Leo Giron]] was attached to the 2nd Filipino Infantry Regiment, and then later assigned to the 978th Signal Group and the Allied Intelligence Group, which was a secret operative directly under General [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_MacArthur Douglas MacArthur], with about 1,000 men who were selected for special missions. This small force was designated the First Reconnaissance Battalion. 

[[Leo Giron]] was first stationed at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camp_San_Luis_Obispo Camp San Luis Obispo], and then transferred to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Ord Fort Ord]. After taking an aptitude test along with other Filipino recruits, many of whom did not pass, Leo and others were given additional education on Morse Code, wig-wag (flag signals), cyma four, cryptography and paraphrasing. The Army was looking for men with schooling and the ability to communicate in English. After Giron was assigned to the 978th Signal Group, this highly specialized team, acting directly under Gen. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gen._Douglas_MacArthur Douglas MacArthur] was dropped by submarine behind enemy lines a year before the American invasion to re-take the Philippines from the Japanese. 

They operated under extremely hazardous conditions, establishing lines of communications, obtaining critical weather information, seeking out and killing the enemy whenever possible, and securing vital military reconnaissance, all the while remaining undetected by the Japanese. Sergeant [[Leo Giron]] and the group of men he led endured some of the most dangerous and harshest of conditions in the jungles of the Philippines while carrying out their mission, many episodes of which are recorded in the United States Library of Congress. 

Sergeant Leo Giron was awarded the: 
* Bronze Star Medal 
* Philippine Liberation Ribbon 
* Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal 
* American Campaign Medal 
* World War II Victory Medal 
* Letter of commendation ordered by the President of the United States, for his service in the War. 

During the war, [[Leo Giron]] again met his friend Master [[Flaviano Vergara]] and they resumed training together. Master Flaviano instructed Leo in more of the two disciplines of [[Estilo Defondo]] and [[Larga Mano]], and told him it was a gift to hold in his memory, because he, Flaviano did not believe he would survive the war. In fact, [[Flaviano Vergara]] was killed later in 1944. 

[[Leo Giron]] met his next instructor, Sergeant [[Benigno Ramos]], who was skilled in the use of [[Larga Mano]], [[Tero Pisada]], [[Miscla Contras]], [[Tero Grave]], and [[Elastico]] Styles. [[Leo Giron]] and Sergeant Ramos trained and fought together in the Philippine jungles for over a year in some of the most extreme tests of human endurance. 

==After WWII==
After [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_II WW II] [[Leo Giron]] returned to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stockton,_California Stockton, California] and on March 12, 1952, married [[Soledad Mapa]]. They had four children: [[Christina Giron]], Michael Giron, [[Regina Giron]], and [[Thomas Giron]]. [[Leo Giron]] resumed his [[Eskrima]] training from 1956 to 1961 with his last instructor, also his cousin, [[Julian Bundoc]], who had trained under [[Benito Junio]]. 

For the thousands of Filipinos who served America during the war, social acceptance lagged far behind. Though [[Leo Giron]] had fought under horrific conditions and served with honor, after his return he found life in America to be difficult because of prejudice, and also because of the language barrier. He joined the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toastmasters_International Toastmasters Club] in order to improve his English. He also joined the Filipino Fraternal Organization known as [http://ldtgrandlodge.org/ Legionarios Del Trabajo] and held one of the highest positions in that organization.

==Notable Students==
* [[Tony Somera]] 
* [[Dexter Labonog]] 
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dan_Inosanto Dan Inosanto] 

==Martial Arts Instructors==
* Master Benito Junio 
* Master Fructuso Junio 
* Master Julian Bundoc 
* Flaviano Vergara 
* Beningno Ramos

==Reference==
Leo Giron Memorial: http://www.gironarnisescrima.com/mem2.htm http://bahalanamulti-style.com/sideMenu/leoGiron.htm 
Policarpo and Ellen Giron: http://bahalanamulti-style.com/sideMenu/leoGiron.htm - http://www.empiremediallc.com/ARTICLE%20Leo%20Giron.htm 
Pangasinan Philippines: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pangasinan 
Barrio Hermosa 
Inerangan: 
Eskrima/Arnis: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eskrima 
Barrio: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barrio 
Master Benito Junio: http://www.martialartskoncepts.com/html/biography/bio-giron.htm 
Fructuso Junio: http://inosanto.com/?cat=18 
Philippines: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippines 
Stockton, California: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stockton,_California 
Meridian, California: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meridian,_California 
Legionarios del Trabajo: http://ldtgrandlodge.org/ 
Masons: http://www.isidrojavier.com/bio.html 
Angle Cabales: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cabales_Serrada_Eskrima 
Isidro P. Javier: http://www.isidrojavier.com/bio.html 
Flaviano Vergara: http://www.martialartskoncepts.com/html/biography/bio-giron.htm 
Eskrima Master Santiago Toledo: http://www.fmapulse.com/article/giron-arnis-escrimahttp://www.martialartskoncepts.com/html/biography/bio-giron.htm 
Tuskegee Air Force: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuskegee_Airmen 
Antonio E. Somera: http://www.bahalana.org/instructors/grand-master-tony-somera 
Estilo Larga Mano: http://bahalanamulti-style.com/sideMenu/leoGiron.htm 
Estilo De Fondo: http://www.empiremediallc.com/DVDs/Giron%20Estima.html 
Hebb Institute Of Martial Arts: http://www.hebb-institute-of-martial-arts.com/ 
Estilo Macabebe: http://www.fmapulse.com/content/fma-corner-warrior-and-mercenary-culture-macabebes http://www.awma.com/index.cfm/action/productdetail/product_id/11556.htm 
Sinawali: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sinawali 
Giron Arnis System: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Eskrima_systems 
Cadaanan: http://bahalanamulti-style.com/sideMenu/leoGiron.htm 
Cabaroan: http://bahalanamulti-style.com/sideMenu/leoGiron.htm 

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[[File:Leo.png|350px|thumb|right|Great Grand Master Leo Giron©2000 by Rich Tenaza
 Name: '''Leo Giron''' Birth Name: [[Leovigildo "Leo" Miguel Giron]] Birth Place: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bayambang,_Pangasinan Bayambang, Province of Pangasinan, Philippines]. Martial Arts Practiced: [[Escrima]] Rank: Great Grand Master Instructors: [[Master Benito Junio]] - [[Master Bundoc]] Occupation: Teacher, Farmer Spouse: [[Soledad Mapa]] - [[Alberta Rollojay]] HomePage: [] ]]
Leo Giron – (Born: 8/20/1911 Died: 5/21/2002) was an American/Filipino Martial Arts practitioner and instructor, credited with pioneering modern [[Largo Mano]] [[Escrima]] to America, and is the Creator & founder of [[Bahala Na]] [[Escrima]].

==Personal Life==
First Wife: Soledad Mapa - (Children) - Michael Giron, Tommy Giron, Christina Giron, Regina Giron.

Second Wife: Alberta Rollojay - (No Children)

==Biography==
By, [[Glen Rathbone]]

Leovigildo "Leo" Miguel Giron, the son of Policarpo and Ellen Giron was born August 20, 1911 in the barrio of Bayambang, town of Hermosa, Province of Pangasinan, Philippines. The Filipino Martial Art named [[Escrima]]/[[Arnis]] ([[Fencing]]) by the Spanish was an ancient fighting tradition passed through many generations from father to son, each family maintaining its own closely guarded style, to be shared with no one except immediate family members and clans. 

Life in the [[Barrio]] could be rough for a young boy such as [[Leo Giron]], and in the tradition of the family art, Leo’s first training began with family members. In 1920, As a result of bullying from other boys, Leo’s father had him begin training with an Escrima master, Master [[Benito Junio]], who was also from the little barrio of Inerangan Province of the Bayambang and was known for his expertise in [[Estilo Larga Mano]], (long hand weapon fighting, also known as Cabaroan or New Style) and [[Estilo De Fondo]], or [[Fondo Fuerte]] (in a solid fighting position). 

Larga (Largo) Mano, also known as the “quick kill” or “killer style”, is primarily a bladed system of self defense which uses what are known today as the [[Cinco Teros]] striking patterns. A weapon of 30 inches or more is preferred for training. This method of defense employs the use of a single movement based on a concept of defending and counter-striking, creating a block and counter in one technique. This is designed for efficiency of movement and a direct line of attack. The [[Cinco Tero]] striking patterns implement the complete range of striking patterns commonly found in most 12 angle striking systems.
Leo Giron’s training with master Junio lasted for approximately 1 year and then, his next instructor was Master Bundoc, Leo Giron's cousin and a graduate of Master Junio's. Master Bundoc also taught Leo Giron the [[Cabaroan]] style as well as the [[Cadaanan]] (Old) style. This training lasted for about 5 to 6 years, then continued with Master Benito’s uncle [[Fructuso Junio]], who was known for his expertise in [[Estilo Macabebe]], which uses the double sticks. 

[[Macabebe]] is the name of a town in the province of [[Pampanga, Philippines]]. Men in this area sell clothing materials to families in the remote barrios, and some of these men from [[Macabebe]] introduced an art of self-defense involving the use of two long sticks; a style characterized by the interweaving motions of the sticks, also known as [[Sinawali]] the (Weaving Style). The [[Macabebe]] men were so renowned as fighting warriors they were employed by others for protection. The [[Macabebe]] fighters also employed a bare hand and disarming system that is used in the modern Giron [[Arnis]] / [[Escrima]], and with [[Estilo Macabebe]], the weapon of choice is two [[Bolo Knives]]. Master [[Fructuso Junio]] instilled in [[Leo Giron]] the importance of defining the difference between the [[Cadaanan]] (Old Style) and [[Cabaroan]] (New Style) and continued his instruction until Leo left the Philippines in 1926, bound for America. 

With only 25 cents to his name, [[Leo Giron]] arrived in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stockton,_California Stockton California], which had the largest Filipino population in the state. He was able to find work in the fields of [[Terminous California]], picking celery, but because of his young age, he was paid for half a man’s wage. The hourly rate was 35 cents, but young Leo was paid only 17.5 cents per hour. It was a struggle to make a living and Leo moved from field to field with the other workers, eventually arriving in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meridian,_Kern_County,_California Meridian, California] in 1929, where he began work on farms picking prunes. There were other young Filipino men California schooled in [[Escrima/Arnis]] such as [[Isidro P. Javier]], and [[Angle Cabales]], and some, like [[Isidro P. Javier]] chose not to share his art with anyone else. 

But [[Leo Giron]] quickly made friends with [[Escrima]] fighter [[Flaviano Vergara]] who was from the town of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Cruz,_Ilocos_Sur Santa Cruz in Ilocos Sur Luzon], Philippines, and was the senior student of Dalmacio Bergoina, who was a master of the Estilo Elastico, which emphasized the use of [[Estilo Defondo]] (close quarter combat), and Estilo Largo Mano (long-range combat). Bergoina was renowned for defeating Escrima Master [[Santiago Toledo]] in a tournament duel. Giron and Vergara trained in the orchards far from curious eyes, maintaining the veil of secrecy that was the trademark of the [[Escrima]] Art. For three years they “played” and refined their art until 1932. After a separation of nearly ten years Leo Giron and Flaviano Vergara met again when World War II began and resumed their training together from October 1942 until January 1943. 

In 1937 Leo Giron became a member of the powerful Filipino organization called The [[Legionarios del Trabajo]], a fraternal order or lodge, with over 3,000 members. As was typical of the times, fraternal organizations such as The [[Legionarios del Trabajo]] and the [[Masons]] kept genders separated. The Legionarios had 86 men’s loges and 12 women’s loges. 

When World War II broke out Leo Giron was inducted into the U. S. Army on October 9, 1942 in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles,_California Los Angeles], California. America in the 1940’s was a segregated nation, and the American Military Services mirrored that racism. Separate units were formed, such as the Tuskegee Airmen consisting of all black airmen, and the Japanese American 442nd Army Unit, the most decorated Army Unit in American history. The Navy was not able to segregate its men aboard ship, so often the minorities were placed in servant-like duties as cooks or laundry detail. There were some exceptions such as [[Isidro P. Javier]], who earned the respect of his superiors so much that he was assigned as an aircraft re-fueler on board the carrier [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Nehenta_Bay_%28CVE-74%29 USS Nehenta Bay]. 

There was such a large number of Filipinos who volunteered for military service that the U.S. Army created one Division of about 12,000 men including three regiments and some other specialized companies. The Army then created from this large division the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1st_Regiment 1st Filipino Infantry Regiment] July 13, 1942 in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salinas,_California Salinas, California]] and the Second Filipino Infantry Regiment November 21, 1942. [[Leo Giron]] was attached to the 2nd Filipino Infantry Regiment, and then later assigned to the 978th Signal Group and the Allied Intelligence Group, which was a secret operative directly under General [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_MacArthur Douglas MacArthur], with about 1,000 men who were selected for special missions. This small force was designated the First Reconnaissance Battalion. 

[[Leo Giron]] was first stationed at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camp_San_Luis_Obispo Camp San Luis Obispo], and then transferred to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Ord Fort Ord]. After taking an aptitude test along with other Filipino recruits, many of whom did not pass, Leo and others were given additional education on Morse Code, wig-wag (flag signals), cyma four, cryptography and paraphrasing. The Army was looking for men with schooling and the ability to communicate in English. After Giron was assigned to the 978th Signal Group, this highly specialized team, acting directly under Gen. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gen._Douglas_MacArthur Douglas MacArthur] was dropped by submarine behind enemy lines a year before the American invasion to re-take the Philippines from the Japanese. 

They operated under extremely hazardous conditions, establishing lines of communications, obtaining critical weather information, seeking out and killing the enemy whenever possible, and securing vital military reconnaissance, all the while remaining undetected by the Japanese. Sergeant [[Leo Giron]] and the group of men he led endured some of the most dangerous and harshest of conditions in the jungles of the Philippines while carrying out their mission, many episodes of which are recorded in the United States Library of Congress. 

Sergeant Leo Giron was awarded the: 
* Bronze Star Medal 
* Philippine Liberation Ribbon 
* Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal 
* American Campaign Medal 
* World War II Victory Medal 
* Letter of commendation ordered by the President of the United States, for his service in the War. 

During the war, [[Leo Giron]] again met his friend Master [[Flaviano Vergara]] and they resumed training together. Master Flaviano instructed Leo in more of the two disciplines of [[Estilo Defondo]] and [[Larga Mano]], and told him it was a gift to hold in his memory, because he, Flaviano did not believe he would survive the war. In fact, [[Flaviano Vergara]] was killed later in 1944. 

[[Leo Giron]] met his next instructor, Sergeant [[Benigno Ramos]], who was skilled in the use of [[Larga Mano]], [[Tero Pisada]], [[Miscla Contras]], [[Tero Grave]], and [[Elastico]] Styles. [[Leo Giron]] and Sergeant Ramos trained and fought together in the Philippine jungles for over a year in some of the most extreme tests of human endurance. 

==After WWII==
After [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_II WW II] [[Leo Giron]] returned to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stockton,_California Stockton, California] and on March 12, 1952, married [[Soledad Mapa]]. They had four children: [[Christina Giron]], Michael Giron, [[Regina Giron]], and [[Thomas Giron]]. [[Leo Giron]] resumed his [[Eskrima]] training from 1956 to 1961 with his last instructor, also his cousin, [[Julian Bundoc]], who had trained under [[Benito Junio]]. 

For the thousands of Filipinos who served America during the war, social acceptance lagged far behind. Though [[Leo Giron]] had fought under horrific conditions and served with honor, after his return he found life in America to be difficult because of prejudice, and also because of the language barrier. He joined the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toastmasters_International Toastmasters Club] in order to improve his English. He also joined the Filipino Fraternal Organization known as [http://ldtgrandlodge.org/ Legionarios Del Trabajo] and held one of the highest positions in that organization.

==Notable Students==
[[Tony Somera]] 
[[Dexter Labonog]] 
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dan_Inosanto Dan Inosanto] 

==Martial Arts Instructors==
* Master Benito Junio 
* Master Fructuso Junio 
* Master Julian Bundoc 
* Flaviano Vergara 
* Beningno Ramos

==Reference==
Leo Giron Memorial: http://www.gironarnisescrima.com/mem2.htm http://bahalanamulti-style.com/sideMenu/leoGiron.htm 
Policarpo and Ellen Giron: http://bahalanamulti-style.com/sideMenu/leoGiron.htm - http://www.empiremediallc.com/ARTICLE%20Leo%20Giron.htm 
Pangasinan Philippines: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pangasinan 
Barrio Hermosa 
Inerangan: 
Eskrima/Arnis: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eskrima 
Barrio: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barrio 
Master Benito Junio: http://www.martialartskoncepts.com/html/biography/bio-giron.htm 
Fructuso Junio: http://inosanto.com/?cat=18 
Philippines: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippines 
Stockton, California: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stockton,_California 
Meridian, California: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meridian,_California 
Legionarios del Trabajo: http://ldtgrandlodge.org/ 
Masons: http://www.isidrojavier.com/bio.html 
Angle Cabales: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cabales_Serrada_Eskrima 
Isidro P. Javier: http://www.isidrojavier.com/bio.html 
Flaviano Vergara: http://www.martialartskoncepts.com/html/biography/bio-giron.htm 
Eskrima Master Santiago Toledo: http://www.fmapulse.com/article/giron-arnis-escrimahttp://www.martialartskoncepts.com/html/biography/bio-giron.htm 
Tuskegee Air Force: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuskegee_Airmen 
Antonio E. Somera: http://www.bahalana.org/instructors/grand-master-tony-somera 
Estilo Larga Mano: http://bahalanamulti-style.com/sideMenu/leoGiron.htm 
Estilo De Fondo: http://www.empiremediallc.com/DVDs/Giron%20Estima.html 
Hebb Institute Of Martial Arts: http://www.hebb-institute-of-martial-arts.com/ 
Estilo Macabebe: http://www.fmapulse.com/content/fma-corner-warrior-and-mercenary-culture-macabebes http://www.awma.com/index.cfm/action/productdetail/product_id/11556.htm 
Sinawali: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sinawali 
Giron Arnis System: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Eskrima_systems 
Cadaanan: http://bahalanamulti-style.com/sideMenu/leoGiron.htm 
Cabaroan: http://bahalanamulti-style.com/sideMenu/leoGiron.htm 

====Photo====
Leo Giron photo - Copyright©2000 by Rich Tenaza, All rights reserved - "Do not copy or Duplicate".

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The Crest of the Kosho-Ryu Kenpo system.

Kosho-Ryu Kenpo

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[[File:KoshoRyuKenpo-30.png|300px|thumb|right|''Kosho-Ryu Kenpo Crest'' '''Kosho-Ryu Kenpo''' Also Know as: [[Kosho Shorei Ryu Kempo]] Country of Origin: USA, Hawaii ]]

'''Kosho-Ryu Kenpo''' - Is a form of self-defense primarily of spiritual development. The original art of self-defense brought to [[Hawaii]] in 1940, and taught by Grand Master [[James M. Mitose]], 21st descendant of the founder of [[Kenpo]]. All students of [[Kenpo]] related arts, regardless if they call it [[Kenpo-Jiu Jitsu]], [[Kenpo Karate]], [[Seishindo Kenpo]], [[American Kenpo]], [[Kajukenbo]], or [[Karate-Kenpo]]; can trace their origins to [[Mitose]] [[Kosho-Ryu]] Kenpo.

==References==

* Kosho-Ryu Kenpo History: [http://www.kosho-ryu.com Kosho-Ryu Kenpo official site ]

Kenpo Karate

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[[File:IKKACrest-65.png|4000px|thumb|right|International Kenpo Karate Association Crest
 Name: '''Kenpo Karate''' Birth Name: [[Kenpo Karate]] Birth Place: California, USA HomePage: [https://www.facebook.com/edparkersr Ed Parker SR. FaceBook] ]]

'''Kenpo Karate''' Is a system of [[martial arts]] in America created by [[Ed Parker]]. Often you may see the word [[Karate]] used following [[Kenpo]]. Although [[Karate]] is an art all its own, it has no ties to [[Kenpo]]. Several martial arts instructors have placed them together for business reasons. The word [[Karate]] has become a generic term for all martial arts. For the layperson it would be incorrect to think these two highly awesome arts could harmonize together and function as one. [[Karate]] [[Concepts]], [[Principles]] and [[Ideas]] of movement are the complete opposites of [[Kenpo]].

==Kenpo Creed==

<blockquote> I come to you with only Karate, empty hands. I have no weapons, but should I be forced to defend myself, my principles or my honor; should it be a matter of life or death, of right or wrong; then here are my weapons, Karate, my empty hands.</blockquote>
- Ed Parker -

==References==

* Parker, E. (1982). ''Ed Parker's Infinite Insights into Kenpo, Vol. 1: Mental Stimulation''. Delsby Publications ISBN 0910293007
* Parker, E. (1963). ''Ed Parker's Secrets of Chinese Karate

Kenpo

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''' Kenpo''' – [[Ken]] means [[Fist]], and [[Po]] means [[Law]], thus translated into: “[[Law of the Fist]]”. Better defined by the Japanese dictionary, “[[The Constitution]]” or “[[The Basic Laws]]” of an organized governing body. “[[Law]]”, a divine commandment or a revelation of the will of God. The Kenpoist must practice and follow according to the command of their God. “[[Fist]]” represents our knowledge, or physical ability which will enable us to defend ourselves against an aggressive adversary.

==References==
* '''Bernard Warshauer''': (Landers, Frank (1985). Frank Landers Seishindo Kenpo, vol.3: Encyclopedia of Knowledge, ''FACTA Publications'').

Kempo

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''' Kempo''' – Is the Japanese pronunciation of [[Ch’uan-Fa]] ([[Fist Law]]). Some people say that when [[Kenpo]] is spelled with the “N”, it indicates that the origin is Chinese, and when [[Kempo]] is spelled with an “M” it indicates an association with the Okinawan culture; (an example would be, [[Shorin-ji Kempo]], or [[Ryukyu Kempo]]). This is not completely correct, and although it is true that the [[Kempo]] systems of [[Okinawa]] use the “M”, it was the [[Mitose]] family who established the spelling of [[Kenpo]] with a”N”; and their roots were Japanese. [[Kenpo]], though brought from China as were all those other styles, went through the greatest development or changes during its life in Japan according to a book by [[James Mitose]]. This book was written in 1953, and was the first book ever published on the art. It was entitled [["Kenpo Jujitsu"]], and [[Kenpo]] was spelled with an “N”. Both Mitose’s [[Kenpo]] and the [[Kenpo]] that went to [[Okinawa]] find their origins in China, so it is the opinion of this writer that quite possibly, [[Kenpo]] with the quote “N” is just part of the unique system of the [[Mitose]] clan.

Karate

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''' Karate''' – “[[Empty-Hands]]” is a form of martial arts developed by [[Gichin Funakoshi]]. He introduced [[Karate]] into Japan in 1920. [[Karate]] is a direct linear motion art, and follows straight lines. Its movements are hard, with great emphasis placed on [[Power]].

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The Kajukenbo Crest, worn by the practitioner of the Kajukenbo Martial Arts system of Hawaii.

Kajukenbo

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[[File:KajukenboCrest-46.png|300px|thumb|right|''Kajukenbo Crest'' '''Kajukenbo System''' Country of Origin: USA, Hawaii Creator: [[Adriano Emperado]], Peter Young Yil Choo, Joe Holck, Frank Ordonez, George Chang Lineage: Mitose/Chow HomePage: [http://www.kajukenbo.org/ Kajukenbo] ]]

'''Kajukenbo''' is a martial arts system that combines [[Boxing]], [[Judo]], [[Jujitsu]], [[Kenpo]] and [[Kung-Fu]]. Kajukenbo was founded in 1947 in Oahu, Hawaii in the Palama Settlement. The system was developed by a group of Black Belts from various martial arts systems. The five would call themselves the [[Black Belt Society]]. Founding Members included [[Peter Young Yil Choo]] - Karate, [[Frank Ordonez]] - Judo, [[Joe Holck]] - Jujitsu, [[Adriano Emperado]] - Kenpo, [[Clarence Chang]] - Chinese Boxing

==References==
* http://www.bonosjkd-kaju.com/index.html

James M. Mitose

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[[File:.png|300px|thumb|right|James Masayoshi Mitose
 Name: '''James Masayoshi Mitose''' Birth Name: [[Masayoshi Mitose]] Birth Place: USA, Hawaii Martial Arts Practiced: [[Kosho-Ryu Kenpo]] Rank:10th Degree Black Belt Occupation: Teacher, Author HomePage: [http://www.kosho-ryu.com James Mitose] ]]

'''James Masayoshi Mitose''', (December 30, 1916 - March 26, 1981) was a Japanese American Martial Artist who introduced the art of [[Kosho Ryu Kenpo]] into the Territory of [[Hawaii]] in the late 1930s. Grand Master [[James M. Mitose]] was born in Hawaii, and at the age of four, he was sent to [[Japan]] to study the family art of [[Kosho Ryu Kenpo]]. Upon completing 15 years of training Mitose returned to [[Hawaii]]. There he opened the first [[Official Self-Defense Club of Hawaii]], and decided to share his family art with people of all races, and began teaching [[Kosho Ryu Kenpo]]. After 15 years of teaching the art of [[Kosho Ryu Kenpo]], Mitose awarded the rank of first degree black belt to only six of his dedicated students. These were: [[William KS Chow]], Jiro Nakamura, Thomas Young, Paul Yamaguchi, Arthur Keawe, and Edward Lowe. Just before his untimely death in 1981, [[James M. Mitose]] passed the family art of [[Kosho Ryu Kenpo]] onto his son, [[Thomas B. Mitose]].

==References==
* [http://www.tracyskarate.com/History/Mitose/Mitose.htm Biography of James M. Mitose]

Isidro P. Javier

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[[File:IsidroJavier-09.png|350px|thumb|right|Great Grand Master Isidro P. Javier (5-10-1912 / 8-18-2010)
 Name: '''Isidro P. Javier''' aka: Sonny Javier Birth Name: [[Isidro Peneda Javier]] Birth Place: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tagudin,_Ilocos_Sur Tagudin, Philippines] - 1912 Martial Arts Practiced: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eskrima Eskrima] - [[Javier's Family Fighting Art]] Rank: Honorable Great Grand Master Occupation: Teacher, Fisherman, Farmer Notable Student: Sr. Grand Master [[Frank Landers]] Spouse: Raymunda Javier HomePage: [http://isidrojavier.com Isidro P. Javier] ]]
'''Isidro P. Javier''' (May 10, 1912 - August 18, 2010) was a Pioneering Filipino Eskrimador, WWII Hero, Organizer, Teacher, Author, Fisherman and Humble Farmer.

==Stockton Memorial==
On October 2, 2010 the [[Stockton Memorial Event]] was held before 250 celebrating at the [http://www.lexingtonhotels.com/property.cfm?idp=22039 Lexington Plaza Waterfront Hotel] in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stockton,_California Stockton California], honoring the lives of Manong [[Isidro P. Javier]] and Manong [[Leo Giron]]. In attendances were some of the most distinguish members of the Filipino Martial Artist Community representing there systems, their honoring two great men.

<blockquote>[[Bahala Na Multi-Style]] - said it best in a post released upon the passing of Manong [[Isidro P. Javier]]</blockquote>

<blockquote>"Last night the FMA community lost of one it's greatest warriors, Great Grand Master Isidro Javier. 
He is one of the last of the World War II era Escrimadors. He was from a time when skill and ability in battle was 
the measure of an [[Escrimador]], not a piece of paper or title. As with many from his generation, who participated in actual 
life and death battles, he was a humble and honorable man. We, [[Bahala Na Multi-Style]], were blessed to have met and spent 
such great times with a true hero of the [[Filipino Martial Arts]]. Times we will cherish forever. [[Manong]] Javier, we miss you and 
memories of you will remain in our hearts forever. May God guide you on your new journey and continue to bless you and your family". 
~ [[Bahala Na Multi-Style]]</blockquote>

<blockquote>[http://circlingforce.com/javiertribute.html Read more Tribute Postings] </blockquote>

== Personal Life ==

Born Isidro Peneda Javier (May 10th 1912)

Father: [[Saturnino Javier]] (1882 - unknown) 
Mother: Benilda Javier (1880 - unknown) 

First wife: Helen Dominguez 
Second wife: Barbara Javier 
Third wife: Raymunda Javier 

Children: Donald Javier, [[Catherine Javier]]

==Biography==
By [[Glen Rathbone]] 
[http://isidrojavier.com/bio.html Isidro P. Javier] began his life’s journey in Tagudin, the Philippines, May 10, 1912.

Life in the “Barrios” or Barangays of the city found families and clans bundled together in closely guarded camps, each with their own dialects, rules, and protection. Competition often turned to violence as each Barrio jealously guarded its territory. Isidro Javier learned to be his own master in the toughest school of all; real life and death combat in the streets, grooming him as a leader and preparing him for the challenges he would face.

Isidro’s father was a fisherman and maker of nets, done by hand, a craft that was handed down generation after generation. And so was the ancient and secretive art of [[Eskrima]] and the [[Bolo Knife]], known in the western world as Filipino Stick and [[Knife Fighting]]. Fathers taught their sons how to make weapons from the simplest of tools, and as a boy, young Isidro practiced his family art in the streets with his friends and ultimately, against his enemies.

In an interview recently, Mr. Javier described himself as a “troublemaker”, and recounted how he was the leader of his gang of six boys. The gangs clustered in small groups for protection and the constant give and take of power and territory. The boys practiced [[Eskrima]] and the [[Bolo Knife]] every day, perfecting their techniques, mastering new moves, always in the quest to top the competition.

There were no [[Dojos]], no nicely padded mats, helmets or body protection. They simply whacked each other black and blue with the sticks, which easily raised lumps and bruises, but Isidro Javier decided the knife was his weapon of choice.

They would wrap their wrists with shirts or cloth and slice at each other in whirling, flashing moves. The result often meant cuts and slashes on the wrists and arms, but then, “the girls come and dress the wounds” Sometimes there was no time to wrap the wrists,” meaning if a fight broke out with another gang; they would go at it with no protection at all. Mr. Javier bears the numerous scars on his wrists from real street combat. 

To be a gang leader, one had to show absolute fearlessness, total confidence and be the best with stick and knife. Isidro Javier was all of that. “Fight because of girls. When I say I want that girl no touch that girl. No good to fight if no encouragement (from the girls)." But the fighting became so dangerous that the local Priest intervened and forced the boys to swear not to fight. Mr. Javier smiles and doesn’t reveal whether the fighting really stopped.

For many boys of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tagudin,_Ilocos_Sur Tagudin], the only life was what they made in the streets, but for Isidro Javier this would never be enough. His keen mind and restless spirit could not be confined to the world he was born into. When he was only thirteen years old he borrowed a friend’s driver’s license, lied about his age, and bought the Cidual Tax required for anyone who wanted to leave the Philippines. He sailed to the big island of Hawaii and went to work on the sugar plantations, then to the other islands to harvest Pineapple. But opportunity soon knocked when his older brother Manuel Javier bought his plane ticket and brought him to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pismo_Beach,_California Pismo Beach, California].

Isidro was the only one in the family who went to high school, and Manuel needed a bookkeeper to run his sugar pea farm. But war came to America and to Isidro’s homeland when the Japanese launched their master plan of Busido (Divine Right), and soon, the Draft landed him in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Navy US Navy] on an aircraft carrier in 1943.

Isidro was one of only four men assigned to fuel the aircraft on ship, and during combat he manned a machine gun as Japanese torpedo and Kamikaze planes attacked. His ship, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Nehenta_Bay_%28CVE-74%29 USS Nehenta-Bay (CVE-74)] sailed and battled in the South Pacific, but survived un-damaged through several campaigns. Isidro Javier earned his medals and his U.S. Citizenship, and returned as a hero. * Victory Medal WWII - Silver Star * Asia-Pacific Campaign Award - Silver Star * Philippine Liberation Award – Star 

However, Isidro Javier’s inner drive would not allow him to remain under his brother’s wings for long. Over the years he became a driving force that helped shape the Filipino community. He farmed, fished, and raised and trained prized roosters, which was a popular pass-time of the community.

On July 23, 1946 he earned the all-time record fish catch in Pismo Beach when he landed twenty-three thousand pounds of fish in one day.

He bought farmland all around the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_Coast_of_California Central Coast] of California and his status as a leader in the Filipino Community grew.

In the 1960’s the Farm Labor Movement brought [[Caesar Chavez]] to “Manong” (Godfather) Isidro Javier’s home, which became headquarters for the farm laborers as they fought for better pay and work conditions. Manong Javier worked side-by-side with [[Caesar Chavez]] as his main organizer. "I told them (workers) what to do, and they did it. I made things happen".

Numerous awards including his advancement to 33rd Degree Grand Master in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freemasonry Masons], mark Isidro Javier’s many accomplishments.

His long journey of 98 years can be traced through a life of proper nutrition and diet. Mr. Javier was a master cook with some highly sought after secret recipes, but only he knew the ingredients.

Great Grand Master Isidro P. Javier passed away on August 18, 2010, having lived a truly remarkable life filled with challenges, starting in the streets of Tagudin as an Eskrima master fighter, to his many accomplishments as WWII hero, businessman, fisherman, landowner, and leader of his community.

== US Navy Service ==
[[File:IsidroJavierNavy-44.png|200px|thumb|left| US Sailor Isidro P. Javier 1943]]
Isidro Javier served on the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Nehenta_Bay_%28CVE-74%29 USS Nehenta Bay (CVE-74)] from 1943 - 1945. Javier is an Philipine/American WW II hero that served Honorably in the US Navy to help liberate his birth home of the Philipines and was discharged in 1945. 
'''Javier was awarded the:''' Victory Medal WW II - Silver Star Asia - Pacific Campaign Award - Silver Star Philippine Liberation Award - Star 

== The Family Fighting Art - Eskrima==
[[File:Landers-Javier-07.png|250px|thumb|right|GM Frank Landers & GGM Isidro Javier - 2007]]

The Javier Method is a secretive and traditional family fighting art, based on the [[Filipino Martial Art]] System called [[Eskrima]], and passed from father to son, generation to generation.

Isidro P. Javier began his training at the age of six, (1918) in Tagudin, Philippines and was taught by his father [[Saturnino Javier]]. By the age of twelve, young Javier was running his own gang in the Barrio of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ilocos_Sur Ilocos Sur].

Javier's "Boys" and fellow gang members learned from their fathers' family traditions, and shared their knowledge with each other in different training methods, giving Isidro Javier an advantage over his adversaries in battle. As the result of many street battles with rival gangs, and through his later years of experiences, Isidro Javier has developed his own Multi-Style of Fighting that has been tested time and time again.

Manong Javier's only student is his son-in-law [[Frank Landers]], who is Grand Master and founder of [[Seishindo Kenpo]]. On June 3rd 2010, GGM Javier named Grand Master [[Frank Landers]] as his successor and Senior Grand Master of the [[Javier's Family Fighting Art]].

On July 17, 2010, Great Grand Master Javier adopted the [[Bahala Na Multi-Style]] as his family, and promoted [[Dexter Labonog]] to Grand Master of the [[Eskrima]] Art, sanctioned and endorsed by the [[Filipino Martial Arts Multi-Style Origination]]. Executive Committee: Great Grand Master [[Isidro P. Javier]], Senior Grand Master [[Frank Landers]], and Professor [[Catherine Landers]].

As GGM Isidro P. Javier approached his 100th birthday, he recognizes that the world had changed from his early days of survival on the dangers streets Tagudin. He sees that there is no longer the need for secrecy in protecting his family fighting art treasures. He now wishes to preserve the family legacy by sharing his experiences and his family fighting art with the new generation of Eskrimador's now promoting Filipino Martial art's in America.

== Fishing ==
[[File:JavierFishCatch-46.png|300px|thumb|right| Pismo Beach July 23, 1946 - Isidro Javier catches 12 tons Sea Bass Set Record]]

Isidro Javier retired from fishing in 2002, still holding the position of "Biggest fish catch" in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pismo_Beach,_California Pismo Beach, California] July 23, 1946.

==References==
* '''Isidro P. Javier''': (Landers, Frank (1985). Frank Landers Seishindo Kenpo, vol.3: Encyclopedia of Knowledge, ''FACTA Publications'').. 
* Biography: (Rathbone, Glen (2010). Isidro P. Javier Biography. [http://glenrathbone.blogspot.com/2010_04_01_archive.html The Rathbone Blog] 
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZjVC5u9yS0 Video of Dexter Labonog Promotion] 
* Appointment of Grandmaster Dexter Labonog: (Rathbone, Glen (2010) [http://glenrathbone.blogspot.com/2010/07/appointment-of-grandmaster-dexter.html The Rathbone Blog].

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2014-03-28T18:49:51Z

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GrandMaster Frank Landers & Great GrandMaster Isidro Javier.

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2014-03-28T18:45:29Z

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US Navy Sailor and WWII Hero Isidro P. Javier - 1943.

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2014-03-28T17:38:29Z

Isidro P. Javier

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[[File:IsidroJavier-09.png|350px|thumb|right|Great Grand Master Isidro P. Javier (5-10-1912 / 8-18-2010)
 Name: '''Isidro P. Javier''' aka: Sonny Javier Birth Name: [[Isidro Peneda Javier]] Birth Place: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tagudin,_Ilocos_Sur Tagudin, Philippines] - 1912 Martial Arts Practiced: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eskrima Eskrima] - [[Javier's Family Fighting Art]] Rank: Honorable Great Grand Master Occupation: Teacher, Fisherman, Farmer Notable Student: Sr. Grand Master [[Frank Landers]] Spouse: Raymunda Javier HomePage: [http://isidrojavier.com Isidro P. Javier] ]]
'''Isidro P. Javier''' (May 10, 1912 - August 18, 2010) was a Pioneering Filipino Eskrimador, WWII Hero, Organizer, Teacher, Author, Fisherman and Humble Farmer.

==Stockton Memorial==
On October 2, 2010 the [[Stockton Memorial Event]] was held before 250 celebrating at the [http://www.lexingtonhotels.com/property.cfm?idp=22039 Lexington Plaza Waterfront Hotel] in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stockton,_California Stockton California], honoring the lives of Manong [[Isidro P. Javier]] and Manong [[Leo Giron]]. In attendances were some of the most distinguish members of the Filipino Martial Artist Community representing there systems, their honoring two great men.

<blockquote>[[Bahala Na Multi-Style]] - said it best in a post released upon the passing of Manong [[Isidro P. Javier]]</blockquote>

<blockquote>"Last night the FMA community lost of one it's greatest warriors, Great Grand Master Isidro Javier. 
He is one of the last of the World War II era Escrimadors. He was from a time when skill and ability in battle was 
the measure of an [[Escrimador]], not a piece of paper or title. As with many from his generation, who participated in actual 
life and death battles, he was a humble and honorable man. We, [[Bahala Na Multi-Style]], were blessed to have met and spent 
such great times with a true hero of the [[Filipino Martial Arts]]. Times we will cherish forever. [[Manong]] Javier, we miss you and 
memories of you will remain in our hearts forever. May God guide you on your new journey and continue to bless you and your family". 
~ [[Bahala Na Multi-Style]]</blockquote>

<blockquote>[http://circlingforce.com/javiertribute.html Read more Tribute Postings] </blockquote>

== Personal Life ==

Born Isidro Peneda Javier (May 10th 1912)

Father: [[Saturnino Javier]] (1882 - unknown) 
Mother: Benilda Javier (1880 - unknown) 

First wife: Helen Dominguez 
Second wife: Barbara Javier 
Third wife: Raymunda Javier 

Children: Donald Javier, [[Catherine Javier]]

==Biography==
By [[Glen Rathbone]] 
[http://isidrojavier.com/bio.html Isidro P. Javier] began his life’s journey in Tagudin, the Philippines, May 10, 1912.

Life in the “Barrios” or Barangays of the city found families and clans bundled together in closely guarded camps, each with their own dialects, rules, and protection. Competition often turned to violence as each Barrio jealously guarded its territory. Isidro Javier learned to be his own master in the toughest school of all; real life and death combat in the streets, grooming him as a leader and preparing him for the challenges he would face.

Isidro’s father was a fisherman and maker of nets, done by hand, a craft that was handed down generation after generation. And so was the ancient and secretive art of [[Eskrima]] and the [[Bolo Knife]], known in the western world as Filipino Stick and [[Knife Fighting]]. Fathers taught their sons how to make weapons from the simplest of tools, and as a boy, young Isidro practiced his family art in the streets with his friends and ultimately, against his enemies.

In an interview recently, Mr. Javier described himself as a “troublemaker”, and recounted how he was the leader of his gang of six boys. The gangs clustered in small groups for protection and the constant give and take of power and territory. The boys practiced [[Eskrima]] and the [[Bolo Knife]] every day, perfecting their techniques, mastering new moves, always in the quest to top the competition.

There were no [[Dojos]], no nicely padded mats, helmets or body protection. They simply whacked each other black and blue with the sticks, which easily raised lumps and bruises, but Isidro Javier decided the knife was his weapon of choice.

They would wrap their wrists with shirts or cloth and slice at each other in whirling, flashing moves. The result often meant cuts and slashes on the wrists and arms, but then, “the girls come and dress the wounds” Sometimes there was no time to wrap the wrists,” meaning if a fight broke out with another gang; they would go at it with no protection at all. Mr. Javier bears the numerous scars on his wrists from real street combat. 

To be a gang leader, one had to show absolute fearlessness, total confidence and be the best with stick and knife. Isidro Javier was all of that. “Fight because of girls. When I say I want that girl no touch that girl. No good to fight if no encouragement (from the girls)." But the fighting became so dangerous that the local Priest intervened and forced the boys to swear not to fight. Mr. Javier smiles and doesn’t reveal whether the fighting really stopped.

For many boys of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tagudin,_Ilocos_Sur Tagudin], the only life was what they made in the streets, but for Isidro Javier this would never be enough. His keen mind and restless spirit could not be confined to the world he was born into. When he was only thirteen years old he borrowed a friend’s driver’s license, lied about his age, and bought the Cidual Tax required for anyone who wanted to leave the Philippines. He sailed to the big island of Hawaii and went to work on the sugar plantations, then to the other islands to harvest Pineapple. But opportunity soon knocked when his older brother Manuel Javier bought his plane ticket and brought him to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pismo_Beach,_California Pismo Beach, California].

Isidro was the only one in the family who went to high school, and Manuel needed a bookkeeper to run his sugar pea farm. But war came to America and to Isidro’s homeland when the Japanese launched their master plan of Busido (Divine Right), and soon, the Draft landed him in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Navy US Navy] on an aircraft carrier in 1943.

Isidro was one of only four men assigned to fuel the aircraft on ship, and during combat he manned a machine gun as Japanese torpedo and Kamikaze planes attacked. His ship, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Nehenta_Bay_%28CVE-74%29 USS Nehenta-Bay (CVE-74)] sailed and battled in the South Pacific, but survived un-damaged through several campaigns. Isidro Javier earned his medals and his U.S. Citizenship, and returned as a hero. * Victory Medal WWII - Silver Star * Asia-Pacific Campaign Award - Silver Star * Philippine Liberation Award – Star 

However, Isidro Javier’s inner drive would not allow him to remain under his brother’s wings for long. Over the years he became a driving force that helped shape the Filipino community. He farmed, fished, and raised and trained prized roosters, which was a popular pass-time of the community.

On July 23, 1946 he earned the all-time record fish catch in Pismo Beach when he landed twenty-three thousand pounds of fish in one day.

He bought farmland all around the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_Coast_of_California Central Coast] of California and his status as a leader in the Filipino Community grew.

In the 1960’s the Farm Labor Movement brought [[Caesar Chavez]] to “Manong” (Godfather) Isidro Javier’s home, which became headquarters for the farm laborers as they fought for better pay and work conditions. Manong Javier worked side-by-side with [[Caesar Chavez]] as his main organizer. "I told them (workers) what to do, and they did it. I made things happen".

Numerous awards including his advancement to 33rd Degree Grand Master in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freemasonry Masons], mark Isidro Javier’s many accomplishments.

His long journey of 98 years can be traced through a life of proper nutrition and diet. Mr. Javier was a master cook with some highly sought after secret recipes, but only he knew the ingredients.

Great Grand Master Isidro P. Javier passed away on August 18, 2010, having lived a truly remarkable life filled with challenges, starting in the streets of Tagudin as an Eskrima master fighter, to his many accomplishments as WWII hero, businessman, fisherman, landowner, and leader of his community.

== US Navy Service ==
[[File:IsidroJavierNavy-44.png|200px|thumb|left| US Sailor Isidro P. Javier 1943]]
[[File:UssNehentaBay(CVE-74).jpg|300px|thumb|right| The USS Nehenta Bay (CVE-74)]]
[[File:USSNehentaBay-45.jpg‎|200px|thumb|right| The USS Nehenta Bay (CVE-74)]]
Isidro Javier served on the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Nehenta_Bay_%28CVE-74%29 USS Nehenta Bay (CVE-74)] from 1943 - 1945. Javier is an Philipine/American WW II hero that served Honorably in the US Navy to help liberate his birth home of the Philipines and was discharged in 1945. 
'''Javier was awarded the:''' Victory Medal WW II - Silver Star Asia - Pacific Campaign Award - Silver Star Philippine Liberation Award - Star 

== The Family Fighting Art - Eskrima==
[[File:Landers-Javier-07.png|250px|thumb|right|GM Frank Landers & GGM Isidro Javier - 2007]]
[[File:IsidroJavierNavy-44.png|250px|thumb|right|GM Frank Landers & GGM Isidro Javier - 2007]]

The Javier Method is a secretive and traditional family fighting art, based on the [[Filipino Martial Art]] System called [[Eskrima]], and passed from father to son, generation to generation.

Isidro P. Javier began his training at the age of six, (1918) in Tagudin, Philippines and was taught by his father [[Saturnino Javier]]. By the age of twelve, young Javier was running his own gang in the Barrio of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ilocos_Sur Ilocos Sur].

Javier's "Boys" and fellow gang members learned from their fathers' family traditions, and shared their knowledge with each other in different training methods, giving Isidro Javier an advantage over his adversaries in battle. As the result of many street battles with rival gangs, and through his later years of experiences, Isidro Javier has developed his own Multi-Style of Fighting that has been tested time and time again.

Manong Javier's only student is his son-in-law [[Frank Landers]], who is Grand Master and founder of [[Seishindo Kenpo]]. On June 3rd 2010, GGM Javier named Grand Master [[Frank Landers]] as his successor and Senior Grand Master of the [[Javier's Family Fighting Art]].

On July 17, 2010, Great Grand Master Javier adopted the [[Bahala Na Multi-Style]] as his family, and promoted [[Dexter Labonog]] to Grand Master of the [[Eskrima]] Art, sanctioned and endorsed by the [[Filipino Martial Arts Multi-Style Origination]]. Executive Committee: Great Grand Master [[Isidro P. Javier]], Senior Grand Master [[Frank Landers]], and Professor [[Catherine Landers]].

As GGM Isidro P. Javier approached his 100th birthday, he recognizes that the world had changed from his early days of survival on the dangers streets Tagudin. He sees that there is no longer the need for secrecy in protecting his family fighting art treasures. He now wishes to preserve the family legacy by sharing his experiences and his family fighting art with the new generation of Eskrimador's now promoting Filipino Martial art's in America.

'''From the notes of Frank Landers' autobiography:'''

I first met Isidro P. Javier in 1984. It was not until the 1990's that Mr. Javier revealed to me that he had learned the art of [[Eskrima]] (Blade Fighting Art), and his favorite, the "[[Bolo Knife]]", or skill of [[Knife fighting]]. Mr. Javier told me that as a young man he had learned how to protect himself with a knife through family traditions handed down from father to son. He told me that teaching others was a risk; "You never know when your friend will become your enemy".

This truly is old school thought handed down in a time when life was brutal and survival depended on your own personal treasurers in your pocket, and the skill to out-think your opponent. Mr. Javier believed that the art of "[[Eskrima]]" (Blade/Knife Fighting) was a good learning tool in his early foundation of training, but he felt the knife was more practical to carry, and therefore the Bolo Knife became the weapon of choice and much more useful for survival.

Mr. Javier spoke about those early days of knife training with other local boys in the village. He recalled how they would wrap their wrists with some kind of shirt or thick cloth so the knife blade would not cut them as they wheeled and struck the wrist targets. When asked, did it work? Mr. Javier replied with a smile, "Not always, got a few cuts".

== Fishing ==
[[File:JavierFishCatch-46.png|300px|thumb|right| Pismo Beach July 23, 1946 - Isidro Javier catches 12 tons Sea Bass Set Record]]

Isidro Javier retired from fishing in 2002, still holding the position of "Biggest fish catch" in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pismo_Beach,_California Pismo Beach, California] July 23, 1946.

==References==
* '''Isidro P. Javier''': (Landers, Frank (1985). Frank Landers Seishindo Kenpo, vol.3: Encyclopedia of Knowledge, ''FACTA Publications'').. 
* Biography: (Rathbone, Glen (2010). Isidro P. Javier Biography. [http://glenrathbone.blogspot.com/2010_04_01_archive.html The Rathbone Blog] 
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZjVC5u9yS0 Video of Dexter Labonog Promotion] 
* Appointment of Grandmaster Dexter Labonog: (Rathbone, Glen (2010) [http://glenrathbone.blogspot.com/2010/07/appointment-of-grandmaster-dexter.html The Rathbone Blog].

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Frank Argelander

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[[File:RegisPhilbin-79.png|250px|thumb|right|Frank Argelander slicing a watermelon off Regis Philbin stomach Blindfolded with a Samurai Sword on Good Morning LA. 1979 Name: '''Frank Argelander''' aka: [[Frank Landers]] Founded: [[Seishindo]] - [[SeishinDo Karate]] - [[Seishindo Kenpo Karate]] Martial Arts Practiced: [[Seishindo Kenpo]] Rank:10th Degree Black Belt Occupation: Teacher, Author, Promoter HomePage: [http://www.frankargelander.com frankargelander.com] ]]

'''Frank Argelander''' (aka [[Frank Landers]]) - Is an American martial arts practitioner, promoter, instructor and founder of the [[Seishindo]] and [[SeishinDo Karate]] style. Argelander, is an accomplished weapons expert, noted for his heart-dropping weapons exhibitions with the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_sword Samurai Sword], performing his first live show slicing watermelons blindfolded in 1977 at the Sierra Madre Theater, in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sierra_Madre,_California Sierra Madre, Ca.]

== Notable Students ==
'''Actors'''
* [[Woody Strode]] 

* [[Erik Estrada]] 

* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Hess David Hess]

'''Entertainers'''
* [[Dana MacKay]]

== Martial Arts Instructors ==

* [[Dave Hebler]] ~ (Kenpo Karate - 1967-68)

* [[Bernard Warshauer]] ~ (Taekwondo - 1968-1973)

* [[Steve Sanders]] ~ (BKF Kenpo - 1974-1978)

* [[Ed Parker]] ~ (Kenpo Karate - 1978-1980)

== Trainers ==

* [[Donnie Williams]] ~ (Taekwondo - BKF Kenpo - 1974-1977)

* [[Dan Rodarte]] ~ (Kenpo Karate & Muay Thai Kick Boxing - 1978-1980)

== External Links ==
* Frank Argelander — Official Web Site - [http://frankargelander.com Frank Argelander.com] 
* SeishinDo Karate - Official Web Site - [http://seishindokarate.com SeishinDo Karate.com] 
* Seishindo Kenpo — Official Web Site - [http://seishindokenpo.com Seishindo Kenpo.com] 

==References==

*'''Frank Argelander''': (Landers, Frank (1985). Frank Landers Seishindo Kenpo, vol.3: Encyclopedia of Knowledge, ''FACTA Publications'').
* 1979 - Good Morning LA Show hosted by Regis Philbin - Watermelon Slice Demonstration.
* 1978 - Inside Kung-Fu Magazine - "Kenpo for the Streets" - [http://www.insidekung-fu.com/component/option,com_frontpage/Itemid,1/ Inside Kung Fu Magazine]
* 1978 - Inside Kung-Fu Magazine - "Woody Strode Training" - [http://www.insidekung-fu.com/component/option,com_frontpage/Itemid,1/ Inside Kung Fu Magazine]
* 1979 - Front Cover, Fighting Stars Magazine - "Erik Estrada's Training".

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Erik Estrada working out with his Martial Arts instructor Frank Argelander - 1978 - Studio City, CA.